Well, assuming we get past the ownership achievement, I want to do/get:

-L2GS properly -Perfect my SnS technique with sweet new gear-Spam Hunting Horn Sonic Bomb attack on Diablos, assuming he's in this one >-See what the big deal is about Plesioth-Try out the bow, see if I can stomach it.-Ceadeus Egyptian Armour. That is all.

Well, assuming we get past the ownership achievement, I want to do/get:

-L2GS properly -Perfect my SnS technique with sweet new gear-Spam Hunting Horn Sonic Bomb attack on Diablos, assuming he's in this one >-See what the big deal is about Plesioth-Try out the bow, see if I can stomach it.-Ceadeus Egyptian Armour. That is all.

Using a greatsword isn't all that hard, imo. The two biggest mistakes I see people make are A) they walk around with their greatsword out, and B) they're indoctrinated into thinking using the block is a bad thing, or don't even know they CAN block with a greatsword. (I know dodging is a much better option than blocking, but I see people who refuse to block when they're in a situation where they won't be able to evade in time, all because "it's not as good as evading/it ruins sharpness," or whatever they say.)Also, I never played the earlier Monster Hunters, so I don't have any horror stories about Plesioth. However, I'm sure that they've fixed his hitboxes in this game!

Well, assuming we get past the ownership achievement, I want to do/get:

-L2GS properly -Perfect my SnS technique with sweet new gear-Spam Hunting Horn Sonic Bomb attack on Diablos, assuming he's in this one >-See what the big deal is about Plesioth-Try out the bow, see if I can stomach it.-Ceadeus Egyptian Armour. That is all.

Using a greatsword isn't all that hard, imo. The two biggest mistakes I see people make are A) they walk around with their greatsword out, and B) they're indoctrinated into thinking using the block is a bad thing, or don't even know they CAN block with a greatsword. (I know dodging is a much better option than blocking, but I see people who refuse to block when they're in a situation where they won't be able to evade in time, all because "it's not as good as evading/it ruins sharpness," or whatever they say.)Also, I never played the earlier Monster Hunters, so I don't have any horror stories about Plesioth. However, I'm sure that they've fixed his hitboxes in this game!

I saw a cousin playing MH on the ps2 against Plesioth one day. That guy needs to be fished out, and he can damage you from unfair distances and imposible situations. And the greatsword block isn't that bad, its better to lose some sharpness than carting

Plesioth is actually very idiotic if you use a bowgun. *Stands some metres away from the plesioth, shoots it in the face with Thunder shot, walks to the side as it uses water blast, shoots again, walks back to place as it water blasts again, repeat. If it goes in water, sonic bomb or crag shot.* owait, that last step doesn't need to happen on MH3U

1st goal: buy the console and game next year 2nd Goal: Pre-order the game3rd: Pick up game on release date4th: Finish Offline, gather at least 70% weapon and armor during offline before going online5th: Enjoy the Online gaming with marvelous friends/colleagues.......

I think I'm going to do like I did for my last Tri character and only play the offline progression up until the farm is fully upgraded. After I've got a decent stock of must-have items like thunderbugs, potions, honey, bitterbugs, dash extracts, etc., from then on it's going to be mostly online play.

I actually really enjoy starting out online with weak equipment. Helps you build friendships with people as you help each other get better armor, hone your hunting skills... Last time, I think I went online with just a Bnahabra & Bone armor mixture and a Bone Axe.

I really hope we can do 4-man online Ceadeus quests this time! My endgame goal is to have full Ceadeus Z and Ceadeus X.